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L. Smith of Toronto on Sunday, in the interest of the Educational Funds of the church. The service resulted in an increase of the contributions. Mrs. (Dr) Jones and her daugh- ters, Mrs. (Capt.) Keith and Mrs. Gardiner, were the guests of Mrs. Petrie on Friday of last week. Most of our autoists have secur- ed their licenses and are ready for the road when the weather permits. ARTHUR TOWNSHIP GIRL KILLS? HERSBLF WITH SHOT GUN 1 GOOD PATRIOTIC MEETING HELD HELD AT DROMORE An interesting patriotic meeting was held last night at Dromore. After partaking of a sumptuous supper. addresses were made by Lieut.â€"Col. Rorke and John Mc- Quaker of Owen Sound, and Lieut. Yule of Durham. Solos were sung by Mr. Allan Bell, Durham, Miss Blyth, Varney, Lieut. Yule of Dur- ham and Mr. Wm. Ramage of Egre- mont. Miss Rita Irwin of Durham played the accompaniments. There was a good attendance. Dr. Sneath was an efficient chairman. Mrs. McKenny of Protnn is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W..J’. Ellis. The Methodist congregation had the pleasure of listening to Rev. Dr. Mair spent, Tuesday and Wed- nesday in Mitchell. “The funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon at 130, from the family residence, to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Riverstown, thence to Mt. Forest cemetery.” A magazine and library bureau, which contains the latest and most popular literature; 'Writing desks with attractive stationery; a “traw- elling shop” with a stock of arti- cles the traveller is likely to forget or overlook in packing up for the trip, such as collar buttons, shoe Spring is here, and patrons of the Canadian Northern Railway will find renewed pleasure in the Compartment-Library- Observation cars on all its transcontinental trains, which not only allow the passenger to gain the full benefit of the wonderful scenery along too route, but also to take advantage 0: the many new comfort features which have created so much favor- able comment among cross-country travellers. lacâ€"e3, etc, are a few instances, while .tasty teas, and light refresh- ments may be obtained at very REAL TRAVEL COMFORT HOLSTEIN followmg from this 19th) issue of the Representative: PAGE 8. ’EAST ZORRA PARMER TORN TO ‘ PIECES BY ENGINE ' .\ clespatch from Stratford says: " :1:11.j;ht in the cogs of a steam en- 'gine about which he was \\ orking. 1.11111 Raniseyer, a highly esteemed hesident of East Zoira. near Tax is- lock. was literally torn to pieces. ,'l.‘he engine was set up in the barn, and Mr. Ramseyer, with his son, were working with it. After start- !ing the engine, the son went 011‘ to another part of the barn, and on ,returning was horrified to find his it‘ather tangled up in the mechan- iism. It is thought that part of his sclothing became caught in the cogs. 111 th was instant meous. His both In: .11s 1211:! legs \111 11.1 inoken. also his see. the flashes from the explosion, and the windows were rattling, and once the blooming door flew open. Then we thought our last call had come, and Fritzie had got us. They dropped about 40 bombs, but all dropped in a field and did no material damage. “'0 mdn't get a sight of the Zepps at all Then we :md some destroyers over for a {hit one night, but they didn't do amtlling CIU'.BI'. I think: they are a pretty punk outfit now.” The fullsm'ing is an extract from a letter from Signaller Douglas Ewen. to his father, Mr. J. W. Ewen, written at, Risbon Barracks, Shorn- cliffs; under date of March 23. Sig- naller Ewen went overseas With a western battalion, has seen service in the trenches, and was invalided lmmo' from France to recuperate from a bad cold, but is again on duty in France. There was much in his letter about soldier life, but that most interesting to our reado- ers will be the following account of the air raid of March 17, of which we have all read. He says: "Did you read of the air raid of last Friday night? I was just get- ting home and into bed when it was on. They were dropping them about a mile to live miles away from our place. Believe me, they sure made some row. We could PINS VICTORIA GROSS ON DEAD - HEHO’S MOTHER \\'innipeg, April '13.â€"â€".-\L the reâ€" 11111111111 soldiers' com entien yester- day, the \icteri 111 (2111133 won in 131111111111 by Seigt. l1ank Hall, of a Winnipegbattalion, since killel i’n 1111‘1_111 “as pinned to his mother’s 1111155 by Sergt. James Smith, D.C.M., :1!‘ 1121'111101110n. Mrs. Hall told the .‘111111111119 she had received her son‘s 121111111111111111 by registered mail, and 111111 it. had never been formally presented. She had never worn it until it. was pinned in place by Sergt. Smith. Sergt. Hall was the first Winnipeg man to Win the Vie- , 111:1 (lies 5 in the present war. The rate for the street lighting in 11?. Forest was reduced from 812 to $10 per lamp. They have 171 lamps {.1111 the saving will be considerable. Gypsy Smith, the well-known evangelist, has been holding serâ€" vices in Y..\-I.C.A. huts in France during the winter, The Walkerton Herald reports the riont‘n from infantile paralysis of a Shild two years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Con. J. Schnurr. Four hundred and four Ontario teachers enlisted for overseas ser- vice in 1916. Two from the High and six from the Public schools made the supreme sacrifice. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bishop, Owen Sound, received a cable stating that their son, Lieut. W. A. BishOp, has received a Military Gross. Lieut. Bishop is a member of the Flying Corps in France. His cousin, Capt. Jack Creasor, also of Owen Sound, is the holder of a Military Cross. Revs. Crossley and Russell are conducting a three weeks’ evange- listic campaign at Chesley. Crossâ€" ley and Hunter were partners in evangelistic work for many years, but Mr. Hunter has been unfit for work for the past three or four years, owing to a nervous break- down; WAS IN LAST AIR RAID WREPzfiiééfi THE SOIL TOOLS.‘ It is unnecessary for the backyard gardener to purchase many tools for this first garden. Those who have been growing vegetables in their backyard for a number of years gradually add to their supply until after three or four years they have accumulated many special tools which are suited for particular oper- ations in the garden. Complaints are sometimes heard that the expense necessary to commence a backyard garden is very great. Many very good backyard gardens have been made and excellent harvests obtain- ed with very few and comparatively inexpensive tools. A digging fork or spade, a rake, and a hoe are about all the tools essential at the outset, and these are inexpensive. The soil “is the workshop in which is found many of the constituents which go to make up plant food. These foods must be so treated that they Will be in such a condition that they may be readily taken up by the slender rootlets of the plant so that the ‘ilant will thrive and mature. PLANTING OF SEEDS. When it has been determined that the soil is suitable for digging and the weather is nice and warm, it is necessary that the seeds be planted in the garden. As fine a surface as possible should be secured, so that the little seeds will quickly germinate and grow. To sow the seeds quickly, evenly, and ;hinly requires considerable practice ind care. The row may be made straight by stretching fairly tight 3 piece of string from one portion of :he garden to another and using this is a guide for making the trenches or irills for placing the seeds in. After :he seeds have been dropped in they should at once he covered with soil 3y gently drawing some of the loose surface soil in over the seeds with a piece of stick or with the hands. This soil should, however, not be heaped 1;) over the row but should be placed evenly with the rest of the garden soil and packed down. If possible add some manure to your soil and work it up well before planting time. This manure may be obtained possibl from. various sources close to your home; livery stables or firms dealing entirely with manure would be willing to supply it at a reasonable rate. On heavy soils it is particularly recommended that heavy applications be made in order that the soil will be of a much finer condition so that it will retain a large quantity of plant food. Many of the garden soils will be benefited by the application of lime. This may be secured from various sources such as the contractor and builder, lime and cement dealers, and may be in the form of fresh lime or even slaked lime. This lime should be scattered over the surface of the soil after the digging has taken place, and a sufficient amount should be applied to make the surface of the ground fairly white. This should be gently raked into the soil just pre- vious to the planting of the seed. [nfomlation on Digging, Planting, and Transplanting Which Will Help the Amateur to Get Started Right. (By S. C. JOHNSTON, Vegetable Specialist. Ontario Department of Agriculture, Toronto.) DIGGING. It is necessary in all gardens that the soil be turned over at one time or another during the early spring in order that it may be- come dry and fined. We find that many of the troubles of the backâ€" yard gardens are caused. by digging the soil too early in the spring. One of the easiest ways to tell when the soil is ready for digging is to gather a handful and press the fingers over it. It the soil in the hand sets in a somewhat compact mass the time is not far enough advanced for com- mencing digging. If, however, the soil falls apart into several small parts we may rest assured that it is perfectly safe to dig. FEW T0035 ARE NECESSARY THINKING. Backyard gardeners should not attempt to grow immense quantities at first. It is necessary to plant sufficient seed to secure a good crop of plants, the more slender olants being thinned out soon after :hey are above ground so as~to assure reasonable room for a good crop. of Jealthier plants. The thinning should be commenced when the plants are from one to two inches in height and should not be left until :he plants have become long and slender. because if they are left one plant simply tries to smother another one out; whereas, if they are thin- ned to the proper distance they will nave room to grow to their required size of maturity. TRANSPLANTING. The city iweller will find it almost impossible ;o grow plants of first-class quality )f such vegetables as tomatoes, :elery, or cabbages unless he has other appliances such as a hot-bed, which enables him to start the seeds planted out in the garden, in order that he may secure early crops. It is good practice for him to purchase Plants which may be taken to the backyard garden and transplanted or set out in- the garden at a required distance and good healthy crops grown from them, and in all cases when purchasing plants only sturdy and vigorous growing plants should be accepted. Tomato plants to give the best results should be eight inches high, and the stalk should be at least as thick as a lead pencil and thicker if possible. If the plants al. ready are in bloom this may be con- sidered a very good feature. The root system of the plants should be large and having fine rootlets. When transplanting individual plants care should be taken to make sure that quite a good deal of soil is left around the root of each plant t Thin s m D0 in Getting the avarden Ready. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. CAPT. (MRS) PARSONS On Thursday night of last week a patriotic meeting of more than usual interest was held in the town hall. The program consisted of an instrumental\duet by Miss Rita Ir- win and Lieut. Yule, a couple of patriotic solos by Mrs. W. F. Buchan. Mr. Mistele, and Lieut. Yule. Mr. J. P. Teli‘ord acted as chairman, and introduced the meeting with a neat little speech. The chief feature of the program was the very earnest patriotic ad- dress by Captain (Mrs) Parsons. it was a most instructive war talk, and had the rapt attention of the audience during the whole period of its delivery. Captain Parsons scored the critics, who know noth- ing about the conditions, but were ever ready to find fault. She knew that mistakes had been made. The effort to force the Dardanelles was a failure, but not an impossibility, had the promised assistance been available at the time. She pointed out, however, that the unsuccessful effort had an effect in gaining the Russians” goodwill, and their con- tinued support of the Allies. In her opinion, the war is not nearly over, and men, money and munitions are still needed to keep up the strength of the forces. Capt. Parsons has an impressive person- ality, and shows extreme earnest- ness in her utterances. She is an educated woman, and spent some years in Germany, where they have long been making preparations for the present conflict. She seemed to entertain a fear of Russia’s fidelity and the possibility of a separate peace. In such an event, the war would be prolonged for years. She doesn‘t expect it to end this year. AMERICAN GUARD .PROSTRATED BIRITSH TAR'TAKES POST A despatch from Boston, Mass, says: A sailor of the British navy maintained a part of the waterfront patrol here, bearing the rifle of a National Guardsman who had col- lapsed on his post. The Jackie, a member of the gun crew on a steamer which was tied up in port. found the guardsman on the wharf, where he had fainted. Taking him into a nearby shanty, the sailor tel- ephoned for a doctor, then should- ered the guardsman’s rifle, and for nearly an hour kept the post in a drizzle of rain, until a corporal, who-encountered him, arranged for relief. The ighest Prices Paid § x i» g XWWXWWWWWK § Large Sales Small Profits § Women’s Dongola Blucher $3.10 Women’s Chrome Tan 2.50 \Ve have a number of Rugs left, in the ne“ est designs, in the neatest patterns, and 1n the nicest Oriental shades, bhavinu 11 the appearance of the Eastern Rugs, but a great deal cheaper. Our stock IS very large and our prices are right, as we bought before the advance. Buy before the advance in price, which is sure to come MCKECHNIES’ WEEK” NEWS See our new Wallpaper. We have the newest designs 1n the neatest patterns. Boots and Shoes Miss Janet Burnett of Durham spent the holidays with Miss Stella iLVnn. iMiss McGarrity returned Monday from T01 onto where she spent her iholidays, and took advantage of the Ontario Educational Association. , With so’ many of the farmers : making maple syrup, we will sure!y lhave a "‘sugaring off” before ‘the iscason is over. Our Red Cross workers sent 20 pairs of socks to Mulock, for pack-- ing last Saturday. All ladies are requested. to attend our meeting on Saturday at Miss McCracken’s. Mrs. Ashley underwent an opera- tion in Durham last week and, we are glad to know she is recovering rapidlv. Tenders will he received by the undersigned up to six o’clock Sat- urday evening, May 5th, for the cr- ection of an outside metal stairway or fire escape for the Town Hall. Lowest or any tender not necessarâ€" ily accepted. For particulars as to character of the work apply to J. F. Grant, Chairman Property Com. ++N+M++é¢é+++++éé~++++fi+ M++++++++++++++++++++++++ WW4 °§~++44°++++++%+++~I~+~§M+++++Lfi MRS. T. H. McCLOCKLiN Even though prices have advancgd _innnea§ly_every_linet}l_1is year You are invited to visit our Millinery Parlor on Lambton St., one door West of Standard Bank, and inspect the array of models. We have this season an entrancing dlsplay of Imported Amer- ican and Paris models.. we have secured our millinel‘y StOCk for C5811, at'the Oid fife; and will give our customers the benefit. RUGS TENDERS WANTED 3,10 Men’s 14-inch Top Blucher $5.00 2.50 Men’s Blucher - 3.00 The Newest and Best in American and Paris Models. ABERDEEN Spring Millinery “SUBMARINE” BLIND PIG FOUND AT WINDSOR A despatch from Windsor says. A submarine blind pig consisting of four sacks, each containing a dozen bottles of standard beer,\1as fished from the bottom of the De- troit river on Thursday morning, on the property of the Japanese Inn, The proprietor is now a fugilixg from justice in Detroit, having fail- ed to obey the summons to appear in police court, charged with 11av_ liquor on his premises. Provincial officers who found the cache in abou‘txsix feet of water, also discov- ered that a gaslight stand on the private dock contained a two-gal]1_.;1 jug full of whiskey. BORN. Pickering.â€"In Durham, Thursday April 12, to Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Pickering. :1 .daugl‘lter. MARRIED. Leeâ€"Ritchie.â€"At the mansn. 01 April 18, by Rev. 8. M. Whalcy, Mr Arthur Lee, of Egremont. to Cussh third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (19.- Ritchie, Glc‘nclg. DIED. Douglas.â€"In Durham. on April 17, at the residence‘of her brother, Mr. Robert Douglas, Miss Emeline War- ner Douglas, aged 61 years. April 19, 1917. Durham 50h 0 0' a little :14 get quick IDS DUI Shaw 5011 WIN aha and see \\'h not renewr have you d Let Llre Adnl VOL. 50â€"N0 261 script 1011 ready or known 1» prices in. HS Hou 1m :31 31W OI 8.! duct 511 the Ba Sundax til \\ w h Just [I \V ( H181“ I“ ary, {I and h prospc \Vn (1h )UN is Still in GI‘HT‘AIH': cial Hospital at, half)». ‘ . gland, but CXIN"('im,l 1, ed in about (“‘0 \ve been in the hospital about. seven months it rather monotonous. know what he Will do‘ charge. but promises fl He says he will be sq tle down for 3 am! I lucky enough to get b: He says he has not sq 147th boys, but, is go find some of them Whl of the hospital on 163% well of Dr. Park, and buys like him. 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